I have seen all the rave reviews of the KA mixers on CC but I was wondering if anyone had another brand that they preferred. I plan to purchase a new stand mixer but I dont do very many cakes and usually not over a 1/2 sheet cake at the most when I do. I hate to spend all the money on a KA when I have noticed on ebay and other sites that some of the other brands have more wattage. Any thoughts or comments greately appreciated!!!
Wattage doesn't always mean more power, it's the amount of current it draws.
Icings are heavy so you need to look for something that can handle stuff like that.
As for price, my husband bought me the smallest KA about 7 years ago, I used it heavily the whole time and it finally started to break a few months ago. Compared to the first mixer I had that lasted under a year. The first mixer was far cheaper, about $50, but to replace even one a year for the time I had the KA would have been more than the cost for the more expensive mixer, it was about $200. His theory is that if it's something you're going to use you're best off getting something that's going to last because you'll save money in the end. KA also has wonderful service.
Some people have found other brands that they're happy with of course so there should be some other suggestions.
i am a kitchen aid fanatic. Since I started baking I have owned three. I foolishly tired to soften butter that was in the freezer...it wedged between the mixer bowl and the paddle and ruined the motor.
but my other two are going well. I wont try that again.
Check out refurbished KA's on the KA website--you can get them a lot cheaper, and they are still warrantied through KA. Also search stores like Bed, Bath, and Beyond, or Williams Sonoma for discontinued models/colors. Hope that helps!
I have a Hamilton Beach eclectrics mixer and I love it.
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